Gina Haspel sworn in amid surveillance tensions
"For me, being director is about doing right by all of you, so that you have the tools and support needed to carry out our sacred mission," she said
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"For me, being director is about doing right by all of you, so that you have the tools and support needed to carry out our sacred mission," she said
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